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What Support Act does
Since its inception Support Act has provided assistance to many people involved in the music industry and has not had to reject any eligible application. Because of limited funding and the volume of applications, our current policy is to provide a maximum annual benefit of $3,000. Support Act assists clients by covering expenditure such as utilities and service providers – we do not pay money direct to an individual.
It is important that any enquiry or request for help is directed to the National Welfare Coordinator who will assist with the application process. No help can be given, or the application process started, without contacting the National Welfare Coordinator. Contact details are listed in the Contacts page or under Apply for Assistance.
Anyone may apply who believes they can satisfy Support Act’s criteria, which are determined by its Board (Statement of Policy covering the Provision of Relief to Recipients). An applicant can be any person who has earned his or her living from music for the greater part of his or her adult working life or any person who has been continuously self employed for at least the last ten (10) years in categories including but not limited to the following:
| Composer | Writer/Lyricist/Arranger |
| Performer | Agent/Promoter |
| Manager | Sound Engineer/Producer |
| Music Journalist | Road Crew Member |
Details of each application for assistance is sent out to a Casework Committee made up of members of the Australian music business. None of the Casework members are aware of the applicant's name and judge the needs of each applicant anonymously based on the circumstances of each particular case.
Applications come from both male and female, young and old, and can cover the need to pay funeral expenses, utilities, schooling for children, musical equipment hire, music instruments, computers, auto repairs, medical fees, and respite care.
Support Act always endeavours to provide the most practical assistance on an applicant by applicant basis.
With an evergrowing number of people seeking assistance and ongoing help, Support Act's most important task is to raise funds and a number of functions are held each year for this purpose. Details of all national fundraising events are listed on the Events page on this site.
Under the guidance of Brian Cadd, Support Act's State Coordinator, volunteer branches have opened successfully in all states except Tasmania. For details on any of these please visit the State Groups page.
Can you help??? YES!!
- Joining Support Act at a fee of $33.00 – www.supportact.com.au is a great place to start.
- Attend our fundraising events – once you are a member you will be advised regularly of upcoming events.
- Or you can make a gift from the heart and send a donation to Support Act Limited, P.O. Box Q20, QVB Sydney, NSW, 1230.
